The Financial Samurai Podcast

Here are 15 reasons why the housing market won't crash. I predict high single-digit price appreciation for the next three years. Stay long and strong. 

Let's discuss the absolute biggest negative of paying down your mortgage early. Here are all the negatives of paying down your mortgage early as well. 

Are you wondering whether the stock market is in a bubble due to all the mania surrounding Gamestop, AMC Entertainment and more? Let's discuss what happened during past manias and the last time hedge funds lost billions of dollars of their client's money.

2021 Financial Samurai forecast for stocks, bonds, real estate, the economy, and the 10-year bond yield. These forecasts will dictate how I asset allocate and put real money to work to maintain financial freedom or help you gain financial freedom! See post: 2021 Financial Samurai Predictions

Hi Folks! Checking in during the holidays. We've been trying to take things easier and plan for a long winter a head. My wife and I talk about French Laundry, money, kids, and the future. 

There are two mortgage market abnormalities worth taking advantage of right now by homeowners and potential homeowners.   Further, if economic forecasts are as rosy for 2021 as some banks believe, then mortgage rates will likely go higher. This also means your bond portfolio will likely underperform as well.   See the post here.

My wife and I debate whether a lottery admissions or an entrance exam is better for students, teachers, parents, and society.  You can read the post here and vote on which is best too.

My wife and I discuss our retirements at 34 and 35, respectively. We also discuss the ideal age we think people should retire if they can. Life is both short and long. We all want to maximize happiness and minimize regrets.  Read the post: The Ideal Age To Retire To Minimize Regrets

The demise of big city living is overblown. Big city living has gotten better post pandemic given there's less congestion, less competition, and more living options. I'm focused on buying more big city real estate before the inevitable V-shaped recovery in the next couple of years.  See the post here.   

What is the right amount of money to give our adult children while we are alive without spoiling the heck out of them? What is the right amount of money to leave our children after we die? I've developed a logical framework to maximize our giving and supporting of our family.  See the post here.